NIKE is hiring: Lead Graphic Designer, Mens Sportswear Apparel Design in Seattle

At Nike, its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.The Mens Nike Sportswear Apparel Graphics Team creates the future of sport by exploring the intersection of Fashion, Community, and Culture through authentic, narrative-driven graphic design. This team brings inspiration and innovation to some of the worlds biggest stages and the most passionate athletes all over the world.WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We are currently looking for a Lead Graphic Designer, NSW Mens Apparel to help define the future of NSW and Nike. This can range from brainstorm sessions on creative strategies to meetings designed to review graphics, apparel and color designs to achieve the desired goal.WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?You will work closely with the Graphic Design Director, Apparel Leadership , Product Leadership and apparel teams to help Nike create the future of narrative driven graphic design across the Nike Sportswear apparel portfolio. PLEASE PROVIDE WEBSITE LINKS OR ATTACH PDF FILES WHEN YOU APPLY.Bachelors degree in Graphic Design, 5 years or more of graphic design experience at agency or in-house setting, or equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and trainingWell-curated portfolio showcasing a variety of projects that demonstrate a strong, effective methodology for research, inspiration, design development, problem solving, process, and final execution.Working directly with a diverse range of consumers/athletes*.Contribution to the initiation, development and implementation of in-depth research leading to distinct product story-tellingA positive attitude while working on projects with challenging briefs and through ambiguity to successful completion.Prioritizing workload across short-term and long-range projects with varying levels of complexity.Demonstrates self-awareness, with ability to articulate their strengths, opportunities, and takeaways.Well informed and stays connected to sport, cultural and graphic design trends.Advancing knowledge of product design, including ideation, development, specification, and final execution of designs that balance innovation, performance, and style.High Degree of proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is a must, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe PhotoshopCreatively agile and adept in innovative thinking, visioning and problem solving.Expert narrative development and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver project presentations to Senior leadership and External PartnersA deep understanding of Typography, Color Theory, Brand Identity, and Design PrinciplesExcelling communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teamsMust have a passion for storytelling and the ability to translate narratives into compelling visual elements that can translate to productExcellent collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product and team excellenceA proven ability to present design concepts and strategies to key stakeholders, articulating the vision and rationale behind creative decisions.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it.